MIDDLETOWN, Conn. -- Williams College junior Aidan Ryan covered the 6-kilometer course in 18 minutes, 52.96 seconds to take first place and lead the Ephs to a Little Three Cross Country Championship on Saturday. The Williams women also took first place in the meet against Amherst and host Wesleyan. The Williams men swept the top eight places in a dominating performance. On the women's side, Williams' Sarah Tully placed second overall with a time of 15:08.42 on the 4K course. Mount Greylock graduate Lilliana Wells, a Williams sophomore, placed 23rd in the field, finishing in 15:56.63. Football MIDDLEBURY, Vt. -- Middlebury's Will Jernigan scored

Value stocks, those equities that have fallen out of favor, have made a comeback this week. These underpriced orphans have become the new darlings of Wall Street, while high-flyers (think software and some tech) have sold off. What does this say about the markets? The short answer is that we have more room to run. It means, in my opinion, that we will reach and break historical highs in the U.S. averages and that we should have fairly smooth sailing into October. If, at that point, there are breakthroughs in the trade issue and the Federal Reserve Bank cuts interest rates, we could see the markets continue climbing. If, on the other hand, Trump trashes Chinese exports again and/or

The European Central Bank (ECB) announced a major new stimulus package on Thursday. A key interest rate was reduced, and a new bond-buying program was announced, amounting to $22 billion per month. In the past, those efforts would have been enough to boost the European economy, but will it be enough this time around?

It is not as if we haven't seen this before. Through the years, ever since the Financial Crisis of 2009, the ECB, as well as other central banks around the world, have stimulated their economies to avoid recession, or something worse. The problem is that monetary policy can only do so much before central banks find themselves "pushing on a string."

Wherein the Critic Bemoans the Vanishing of Local Moviehouses, Extolls the Virtues of Independent Films, Makes the World Safe for Democracy and Sings an Homage to the Family — Leo Tolstoy, "Anna Karenina." This quote came to mind as I watched director-writer Hannah Pearl Utt's "Before You Know It," a charmingly engaging dramedy with a screwball slant that teaches a life lesson or two while touching our hearts and tickling our funny bones. Besides, I always wanted to use that axiom. The story is brainy, sophisticated and bereft of gratuitous violence. So don't expect to find it at the highway multiplex. It's about two sisters who discover a

POUGHKEEPSKIE, N.Y. -- The Williams College volleyball team Wednesday battled to a narrow first-set win before rolling to a three-set sweep over Vassar. Lydia Kurtz recorded 14 kills to lead the attack as the Ephs prevailed, 27-25, 25-15, 25-19, to improve to 4-1 this fall. Williams goes to Schenectady, N.Y., to take on SUNY Plattsburgh in the Union College Tournament on Friday.

What does investing mean to you? If the word makes you think of transactions – buying or selling stocks and bonds – you're looking at just part of the picture. To work toward all your goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you need a comprehensive financial strategy. And for that, you might need to work with a personal financial advisor.

But what, specifically, can this type of professional do for you? Here are some of the key services a financial advisor can provide:

* Help you invest for your retirement: An experienced financial advisor can look at all the relevant factors – your current and projected income, age at which you’d like to retire, desired

Dalton Police Chief Jeffrey Coe says the policies of intervention will keep communities safer. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The district attorney's office is partnering with communities and local organizations to create a juvenile justice system focused on the roots of delinquency. "As community leaders, we are all responsible for creating an environment where our children can grow and thrive," said District Attorney Andrea Harrington. "That's why my office is launching a comprehensive Juvenile Justice Initiative that will work toward keeping children out of the court system and building safer, healthier communities." Harrington made

Shakespeare & Company is inviting qualified entities, including real estate or other business and property development firms and nonprofits, to propose ideas to further develop the company's campus 33-acre property in Lenox. For more than four decades, Shakespeare & Company has been one of the premiere cultural attractions of Berkshire County, and a globally recognized landmark for theatrical performance, arts education, and professional training. This new project represents a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with the Company.

Qualified entities are asked to provide an initial statement of interest to demonstrate how the campus,

Assessor Chris Lamarre talks about the options available to the Select Board at its annual tax classification hearing. The board stayed with a single rate. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The top-ranked liberal arts college in the country wants your advice. Williams College President Maud S. Mandel was in front of the Select Board on Monday to discuss the school's strategic planning process, which includes soliciting input from a broadly defined group of stakeholders that includes students, alumni, faculty, staff and members of the community Williams calls home. That includes not just Williamstown, but also North Adams, Lanesborough, Pownal, Vt., and beyond,

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The staff of state Sen. Adam G. Hinds, D-Pittsfield, will host two community outreach events during September. The senator's staff will be available to meet with constituents in the communities of Chester and Lanesborough for this month's staff office hours on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Road Lanesborough Town Hall, 83 North Main St.

Appointments are not necessary but can be booked in advance by calling the Pittsfield office at 413-344-4561 or the Williamsburg office at 413-768-2373. These office hours provide an opportunity for those seeking assistance with state agencies or

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Georgia Lord scored in the 76th minute to break a 1-1 tie and send the Williams College women's soccer team on to a 2-1 win over Tufts on Saturday. The Jumbos had just tied the game fewer than two minutes earlier, responding to Rain Condie's goal early in the second half. Lord had an assist on Codnie's goal to give her three points on the day, and Whitney Lincoln stopped eight shots to earn the win in goal. Williams (3-0, 3-0 NESCAC) plays its first non-league game of the season on Sunday when it travels to face Springfield College. Men's Soccer WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Tufts scored twice in the second half to erase a one-goal

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Former Williams College student Yoonsang Bae has been found guilty of raping a classmate five years ago. He was convicted on Friday in Berkshire Superior Court by Judge Michael Callan of a single count of rape relating to an on-campus incident in 2014. The 27-year-old Bae will be sentenced on Friday, Sept. 13. The victim, who was 19 at the time, testified that after attending an event with Bae, she returned to his room for a drink. She then got sick from the alcohol and Bae placed her in his bed where she passed out. When she awoke, Bae was raping her. He refused to stop despite her protests. The two were both Williams College students at the